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Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Sculpture and Upholstery, the bench #3

I know this isn't fine art, but I define a sculptor as someone who is
actively engaged with the physical world. He or she is not afraid to risk changingan object into something different, rearrange spatial relationships and design new environments.

Believe me, you would have
run screaming from the maggot infested rugs. I almost did. Here's the conclusion to the makeover.

This bench has had a long and interesting existence. I discovered that it needed structural repairsand glued and screwed in new bracing.

That completed, we're ready to work with the
carpet, it was cut to fit the bench with an extra 4 inches all
around. Layout is crucial as I only get one chance to get this right.

I was so focused on getting the job done correctly, I didn't take any photos of the process. Oh well.

Here is the finished reupholstered bench with its companion rug-apocalypse post modern off-set repaired area rug. A little work and a whole new level of comfort, no, LUXURY in the studio.

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Gracewood Studio features my fine art sculpture and bas relief. The studio offers design and sculpture services to architects, landscape designers and the public. I work with clients to create meaningful commissioned art.

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